LFUCG GPS STA 0135 — NGS DS2971 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210501
Latitude
38.002208°
Longitude
-84.571940°
Ellipsoidal h
262.63 m
Ortho h
295.87 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which serves as the foundational control framework for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.00221° N, 84.57194° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 262.6 meters, this trig point provides precise horizontal and vertical reference data for regional surveys. Triangulation stations of this classification were established to create interconnected networks of known positions, enabling surveyors and engineers to tie their local work into a larger geodetic datum. The continued verification and documentation of such benchmark monuments supports the maintenance of spatial data accuracy and facilitates consistent coordinate references for infrastructure development, property surveying, and scientific applications throughout the region.

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LFUCG GPS STA 0135 — NGS DS2971 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210501 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 295.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.002208°, -84.571940°, corresponding to 38° 0′ 7.95″ N, 84° 34′ 18.98″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like LFUCG GPS STA 0135 — NGS DS2971 — Lexington, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)38.002208, -84.571940
WGS84 (DMS)38° 0′ 7.95″ N, 84° 34′ 18.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation295.87 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
0043 AZI — NGS DR9040 — Lexington, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0043 — NGS HZ2618 — Lexington, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0135 AZ 2 — NGS DS2973 — Lexington, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0041 — NGS HZ2617 — Lexington, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0041 B — NGS DR3838 — Lexington, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0041 AZI — NGS DR3820 — Lexington, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LFUCG GPS STA 0135 — NGS DS2971 — Lexington, US?

LFUCG GPS STA 0135 — NGS DS2971 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210501 and sits at an elevation of 295.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LFUCG GPS STA 0135 — NGS DS2971 — Lexington, US?

The position of LFUCG GPS STA 0135 — NGS DS2971 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.002208°, -84.571940° (decimal), or 38° 0′ 7.95″ N, 84° 34′ 18.98″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 16N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.